JoNell Franz

Finally bedtime. One more day to go...

It is nearly time for bed, although I would rather be eating more dessert. :) Tomorrow begins our three-day weekend. Here's to audience-friendly weather!

November 26, 2009: Thanksgiving. This is probably the only time I will upload pictures of the goings on here at Bob and Jamie's. However, in the interest of daily shots, and showing people ... - http://jonellfranz.smugmug.com/Late-20...

Bonfire has come and gone. Now we are watching Big Bang Theory. ... Mostly because it is too early to go to bed.

Our Thanksgiving feast has been eaten! Now we digest a bit before dessert. Bonfire tonight!

Champagne is gone. :( Oysters have landed! And left... I had my obligatory one. It was definitely an oyster. Marrus and Jay brought a dancing turkey. It does not go in the oven.

Guest list down to 29. Cheese logs and deviled eggs are served! "Dressing" (also called "stuffing") on the stove top. Turkeys awaiting spicing. Still working through the champagne.

Up at 6:30. Eggs are deviled. Kitchen bustling with prep. Mimosas abound! Happy Thanksgiving!

Turkeys are brining in the ice chest, fridges are full, still more food to make.

Today begins the preparations for tomorrow. Current guest list: 30.

Patrick is cooking dinner, and I've almost got sleeves on my new dress! ... Again! ... I hate sewing sleeves.

Slightly soggy day. But made better by a hot bath in the tub with the jets. Vroom.

Excellent roast chicken dinner followed by a scrumptious chocolate cake. Weekend... bring it on!

Went to the gym, even though it is our "day off". And so, I bake a cake!

Gonna dine at the Castle!

It's the small people today (elementary school). They still want to believe.

Lived to see another day! :) Most well behaved high schoolers I've encountered at this festival... all 6000 of them. Tomorrow, middle schoolers. Tonight: leftovers for dinner and an early turn in.

Winding down and gearing up for three Student Days. High schoolers are first. Here's hoping the weather keeps them in a happy mood...

Received the Stuffed Artichoke Tutorial from Paul.

Here we go again! Oh, and the fog is beautiful this morning. :).

Nov. 10, 2009: Cheese Night. Patrick and I had the idea that one of the nights for dinner should be a cheese night. That way, everyone staying could contribute and it would be a fun night ... - http://jonellfranz.smugmug.com/Late-20...

Exhausted after an excellent day at LARF. Want to eat more grapes.

Going to the Most Magical Place on Earth in January!

Getting ready for the weekend. Thank goodness for naps!